Yunnan 10-day self-driving travel diary - Lijiang chapter

The most interesting part of traveling is this. You can always meet some lovely people with lovely thoughts, and you will also feel that everyone is different, unique and interesting.

At the beginning of the article, let’s appreciate the refreshing scenery of Erhai Lake

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At 9:00 in the morning, I was woken up by a friend knocking on the door and asking me to go up to the top floor. I squinted my sleepy eyes and went upstairs. It turned out that the hotel above us was an internet celebrity check-in spot. There were uncles who took photos, and there were also long lines of tourists who came to take photos after hearing the news. Photography is free for guests staying in the hotel, and other guests are charged separately. There are glass swings, internet celebrity stairs, refractors, waterbeds and other photography aids that girls like very much.

I took the photo myself, so it doesn’t look very good. It is still recommended that you find an uncle who specializes in taking pictures, as the results vary widely.

The view of Erhai Lake on the top floor is even wider. I highly recommend everyone to come to this hotel!

I took a few photos and set off. When I went downstairs to check out, I met a backpacker who came to Dali from Tibet. He walked around with a guitar on his back and insisted on singing a song for us. I even borrowed my sunglasses to wear later, saying it would make me feel better. I like his freedom, his bravery, and his courage to pursue. Let’s feel his singing together

The most interesting thing about traveling is that you can always meet some lovely people with lovely ideas, and you will also know that everyone is different, unique and interesting. There is always something about him that attracts you. After we finished listening to the song, we said goodbye to him.

Next stop we went to Nanzhao Fengqing Island, which is an island in the middle of Erhai Lake. The entrance fee is 50 yuan. Overall, I don’t recommend going there. It’s really meaningless. We first took a boat to the island, and then changed to a sightseeing car. It was about a 40-minute journey, and it was okay to take pictures. If the time is relatively close, you can skip this party.

Finally I set foot on the road to Lijiang. Along the way, I was full of longing. After all, Lijiang!

We drove all the way from Dali to Lijiang Old Town, which took about 2 hours and arrived in Lijiang at 4 pm. The weather in Lijiang is really unpredictable. It can change from sunny to rainy or cloudy at any time. Lijiang is different from the ancient city of Dali, with a stronger commercial atmosphere. The small bridge and flowing water, with the help of peacocks, are more tender. There are also more handicraft shops in the ancient city, including leather bag shops, original clothing shops, and various tambourine shops. Lijiang is more suitable for visual experience. I just uploaded the picture:

There are also peacocks stopping in front of the small shops on the street:

The ancient town of Lijiang is colorful and has a strong ethnic atmosphere. I really like the wind chimes hanging on the wall. They are hung at almost every door. When a gust of wind blows, there is always a slight movement.

Accommodation: Jun Bo Xuan

The accommodation in Lijiang is also very colorful. You can stay directly in the ancient city at moderate prices. We stayed in a relatively old-style hotel for the night, and this hotel was highly recommended. The boss said that it is usually open to foreign tourists. The overall style is Chinese courtyard style. There are fish ponds and tea rooms in the courtyard, which are suitable for meditation. It just so happened that it started to rain lightly at 6 or 7 o'clock. I sat on the viewing sofa on the second floor, listening to the raindrops falling on the fish pond. The surroundings were very quiet, everything was quiet, and my mind was empty. , only feeling and peace remain. My sister went downstairs to have tea and chat with the boss. It was very comfortable and quiet.

The rain stopped at 8 or 9 o'clock, so we went out to eat and visit the ancient streets again. The evening in Lijiang is different from that in Dali, it is more gorgeous, even the clouds are also. My sister went to bed first when she felt sleepy. After 12 o'clock, I went out to visit the old streets and experience the ancient town of Lijiang late at night. There were only a few people scattered on the road, and the lights were dim. Because it had just rained, the road was still a little wet and a little slippery. The bar street is still a bit lively, with everyone drinking and chatting inside. I walked to the wishing tree and looked at the wishes written on the wishing cards. Expectations for love, blessings for family, prayers for career, and self-purification gradually become inner happiness and longing.

After visiting the ancient streets, we went to buy watermelons outside the ancient city. The aunt who bought the watermelons was cute and sincere. She said she would pick the sweetest ones for us. After cheating on the spot, we found that the stuffed rice was not yet ripe hahhh

We bought tickets to go up to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain early the next morning. We first drove up to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, parked the car in the parking lot, and then continued to take a special bus to the bottom of the mountain.

If you are not traveling by car, it is more convenient to sign up for a same-day tour. It is best to reserve tickets in advance. We bought them from a local travel agency and added 20 yuan to each ticket. It is recommended to buy oxygen at regular chain pharmacies. The oxygen content in roadside stores is not very sufficient. There are also special stores for renting down jackets. Each one costs about 50 yuan. You can search for the nearest clothing rental store near you. Important note: be sure to wear sunglasses! ! !

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is quite impressive, but it also requires relatively high physical demands. The top of the mountain is 4,680 meters above sea level. The rocks under the snow-capped mountains are dark gray, very cold, in sharp contrast to the white of the snow, and they really match well together. It’s impossible to describe its magnificence, just look at the pictures.

High altitude is a bit difficult for people with weak health, so everyone must do what they can. I thought that my body could not support me until I reached the top of the mountain. Surprisingly, I jumped to the top of the mountain and walked down happily without any trace of hypoxia. Along the way, I encountered friends who were suffering from hypoxia and were lying on the stairs with painful expressions and panting. It was funny but I couldn't tell them to cheer up. The most important thing about Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the amazement it brings to people. Due to time constraints, we didn’t go to Blue Moon Valley, which is really a pity. We will definitely make up for it next time.

Lijiang is the calmest scenic spot during the trip, and it did not have a strong impact on me. After feeling the vastness of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, we drove to Lugu Lake, the holy place to check in at "Dear Inn". It was indeed beautiful, but the sunset at Goddess Mountain fascinated me even more. We will see you in the next issue, so stay tuned!